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Date: August 2, 2019 at 10:18:33 AM EDT Subject: SSVF Program Update Friday August 2, 2019 1.    Register Now: National Webinar August 8, 2019, at 2:00 EDT 2.    New: USICH Documents Describe and Define Terms: Prevention, Diversion, and Rapid Exit 3.    Save the Date: Federal Partners Housing Conferences 4.    Update: SSVF Rapid Resolution Training Register Now: SSVF National Webinar: Coordination of Treating Veterans with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Related Identities in VHA on Aug 08, 2019 2:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6889644713761543938 The VA is dedicated to providing services to all Veterans, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Veterans.  This webinar will describe the essential services available to LGBT Veterans through the VA; the presenters will also explain how Veterans can access these resources. After registering, you will receive a confirm...

Gain valuable guidelines to support a client 's spiritual needs while respecting self- determination. The Role of Spirituality in Human Services Wednesday, August 14 | 2 pm ET / 11 am PT  When your clients experience profound conditions like dementia, disability, or abuse, conversations around religion and spirituality often arise. Many social workers and care givers struggle with what they can or should say in these situations. Register now This webinar will cover research on the impact of spiritual well-being, and also provide guidelines that you and your organization can adopt to properly support a client's spiritual needs — ethically and beneficially. Topics covered will include: Respecting the right to self- determination Supporting (but not shaping) a client's beliefs Understanding the clinical research behind spiritual well-being Whether ...